Ascend is a Sunday evening service that bridges
traditional and modern worship. It combines the ancient liturgy of
Anglicanism with 21st century music provided by the
Ascend Praise Band. The atmosphere is casual yet reverent, comfortable
yet holy. Every third Sunday will include communion.

This is a ministry of Ascension to reach our young adults, young
professionals, college students, singles, youth, new couples,
unchurched, new families, and any other worshipers of our community.
All are welcome!

Evening prayer & praise

Ascend supplements an evening prayer liturgy adapted from the Book of Common Prayer
with praise music as we close our worship week. The service is usually
officiated by a lay person who leads us in collective prayer, the center
of Episcopal worship. Don't worry if you are unfamiliar with the Episcopal liturgy
or the Book of Common Prayer! The order of service is
included in a multimedia presentation projected in our worship
space.

Music is offered in both contemporary
and traditional (with modern arrangements) styles. A brief message is also given, usually by a lay
person, which can be a teaching experience, reflection, testimony, video
lesson, or interpretation of Christian readings.

Ancient-future worship

Our Anglican tradition ties us to the early Christian
church. We pray using ancient prayers and hymns
that connect us together and with Christians who have come before
us. Within our tradition we evangelize through worship, employing
architecture, liturgy, and music to focus our attention to God’s
redemptive plan for us all.

However, we are free
enough to use spirit lead prayer for the here and now. In the
21st century there is an increasing social need to be rooted and
connected to a community. Our future is unsure and always
changing, and even though transportation and technological advances
make us more mobile than ever before, there is still a need for human
connections.

What we have attempted
through the Ascend service is to reconnect to our spiritual traditions
through technology and modern, upbeat praise music in worship. We also
strive to make our traditional worship meaningful to encourage spirit
filled growth in our discipleship and walk with Jesus Christ.

A fellowship

Stick around after Ascend for fellowship and a free home-cooked
meal provided by the church. Connecting to a Christian community is important,
and we welcome all to join us.

A connection

Follow us on Facebook by clicking here to get up-to-date announcements on upcoming events,
worship series, and reflections throughout the week.

Get involved! There are plenty of ways to serve! And we mean plenty of ways: most
weeks, Ascend is presented entirely by laity, so in addition to making
music and reading Scripture, you can serve as the officiant and lead
the service. You can also help design, light, or provide sound for our
worship space. In addition, we welcome those who have in some way been
touched or called by God to share their experience and wisdom in
reflective message. For more information contact the Ascend team by
clicking here.

A college ministry

We feel called to connect with our community, including students
at McDaniel College and Carroll Community College. We want to provide a church family for students
away from home that encourages and supports Christian growth. We have a young
adult group that meets monthly with a dinner, fellowship, and Christian study. The Ascend service often involves McDaniel faculty
who are Ascension parishioners.

Need directions or a ride from Campus? We’ll pick you up! Click here to e-mail us and we
will coordinate transportation.Stay and eat with us. Don’t worry;
we’ll get you back in time to study!